Iranian hackers are going after critical infrastructure sector passwords, agencies caution
An international advisory says that the purpose of the “brute force” attacks is to sell the info to cybercrime forums.
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Agencies warn about Russian government hackers going after unpatched vulnerabilities
The SVR is conducting its targeting both specifically and broadly, the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies said.
Multinational police effort hits sections of Lockbit ransomware operation
Law enforcement announced arrests, seizures, and infrastructure takedowns as part of the effort.
U.S. agencies say Iranian hackers tried to pass ‘non-public’ Trump campaign docs to Biden’s campaign
According to a joint statement from CISA, ODNI and the FBI, there is no evidence that anyone from Biden’s campaign responded to the offer.
Iranian-linked hackers collaborate with ransomware affiliates, feds say
The group's side hustle may not have explicit permission from its Iranian government sponsor.
US intelligence agencies blame Iran for Trump campaign security incident
In a joint statement, agencies say both presidential parties have been targeted by Iran.
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Senate Intel chair warns confluence of factors make election threats worse
Sen. Mark Warner said influence operations are easy and cheap, and their social media audience is more willing to believe them.
North Korean hacker used hospital ransomware attacks to fund espionage
U.S. prosecutors say Rim Jong Hyok used ransom payments from American health care providers to steal military secrets.
North Korean hacking group makes waves to gain Mandiant, FBI spotlight
The newly designated APT45 pursues military intelligence but has been expanding its targets, Mandiant says.
Police nab 17-year-old linked to group behind MGM Resorts cyberattack
A 17-year-old arrested by British police Thursday is believed to be a member of the cybercriminal gang behind last year’s ransomware attack on MGM Resorts and a…